APQ Mechanical Technician

Job Description and Qualifications
COMPANY PROFILE
Air Products Qudra (APQ) is a regional development and investment joint
venture (JV) between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision
Invest. Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company developing,
engineering, building, owning and operating many of the world's largest
industrial gas projects. Vision Invest is a leading development and investment
Holding Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diversified portfolio
of investments across several sectors such as Utility, Infrastructure,
Logistics and Industrial Gases with a global operational investment footprint.
Purpose
The Mechanical Technician working for the Maintenance Supervisor and closely
with the site Maintenance team, Operations, and Technical Management is
responsible for coordinating, organizing, and executing of mechanical
activities for preventative and corrective maintenance, with the aim of
reducing maintenance related costs while improving plant reliability and
availability, in line with business needs for facilities which range across
multiple technologies such as Air Separation (ASU), Steam Methane reformer
(HYCO), and CO2, along with ancillary equipment to support the facility. The
role supports the Plant Support teams in providing similar services to our
joint venture partners, sale of equipment and new customers as required for
APQ in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Nature & Scope
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician, reporting to the Maintenance
Supervisor, is responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient
operation of the mechanical systems in the facility as well as executing
preventative and corrective maintenance activities for rotating equipment such
as reciprocal compressors, cryogenic pumps, expanders, etc., and static
equipment, as cascaded by Maintenance Management and Engineering. The position
will work closely with internal and external resources and ensure the scope of
work is executed in a safe and reliable manner.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety
* Provide & maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries.
Technical:
* Execute hands on mechanical maintenance related activities for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities.
* Provide mechanical maintenance support during the commissioning of the plants. Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives to maintain the history going forward.
* Provide mechanical maintenance leadership to ensure safety, reliability, and maintainability of the mechanical equipment
* Provide mechanical maintenance input for scheduled outages to Management
* Assist in the development and execute the preventative / predictive maintenance program to ensure scheduled maintenance activities are completed and remain in compliance
* In cooperation with Engineering execute a reliability program to achieve operational excellence by sustaining equipment operation and drive productivity to increase efficiency

Maintenance
* Ensure the safety of all maintenance personnel by utilizing the APQ Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position is a key member in building the Air Products safety culture into the APQ
* Understand Environmental Regulatory requirements
* Support mechanical construction and commissioning activities
* Ensure Air Products and APQ standards, and best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met
* Monitor and execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities pertaining to the operation of mechanical equipment, rotating and static, to ensure safety and reliability targets are achieved
* Maintain equipment maintenance document integrity through accurate technical reports
* Supervise and assist mechanical contractors with all site related activities assigned to them, insuring the safety and reliability philosophy is followed
* Working with the operations and engineering teams understand plant issues and execute cost effective solutions for resolution to meet the customer's satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility on product supply
* Facilitate attainment of operations excellence and customer satisfaction via maintenance productivity, reliability, quality, and cost reduction efforts
* Provide mechanical maintenance support and participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis. Identify & implement sustainable corrective action(s)
* Provide support during turnarounds (TAR), including mechanical maintenance and repair information collection, preparation of job packages, spares and materials, contractors and tools, safety management during execution, and TAR execution and contractor management
* Emergency response required ‎7 days a week/ ‎24 hours a day. The mechanical maintenance technician must have the ability to make decisions upon consulting management, operations, and engineering outside of normal working hours on the resolution of the issue at hand
* Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the position. Credibility and respect across the organization is important.
* The incumbent works closely with operations and engineering to insure alignment with operational objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
* A ‎2-year diploma in mechanical engineering or mechanical technician
* ‎8 years minimum hands-on mechanical maintenance technician experience in gas, petrochemical, or related industries in. Air Separation, HYCO, and CO2 facility maintenance a plus.
* Demonstrated technical and practical engineering skills with a good business sense in the maintenance field
* Proven coordination experience in a multi team environment which includes engineering, maintenance, and contractors.
* Good leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
* Promotes a 'one team' environment
* Strong oral and written skills with the ability to communicate maintenance activities to the ASU management team daily.
* Knowledge of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office) and a working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP knowledge a plus) to enter and retrieve data
* Proven problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of large and complex rotating equipment (e.g. compressors, turbines, pumps, expanders), pressurized systems, pipe and welding techniques, and electrical equipment and systems
* Must have experience in major shutdown support, project work, plant operations and maintenance efforts
* Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
* Knowledge and understanding of local environmental and health and safety requirements.
* Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills are critical to the position.
* Knowledge of vendor contracts and knowledge of shop support in the region is desirable
Req No.
35567BR
Employment Status
Full Time
Organization
Middle East, Egypt & Turkey
Business Sector / Division
MEIET Operations
Region
Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)
Country
Saudi Arabia